MODULE 6

Virtual Training of Addiction Counselors

SELF-ESTEEM
✔ Self-esteem is the perception we have of
ourselves.

✔ It encompasses all aspects of life, from the

physical to the inner, through the value or
competence.

✔ It is the evaluation we make of ourselves,

which does not always correspond to
reality.

✔ This assessment is formed throughout life

and under the influence of others.
 SELF - ESTEEM

COMPONENTS FACTORS

✔ Affective component: This

is the emotional or ✔ Linkage
sentimental component.
✔ ✔ Singularity
✔ Behavioral component:
refers to the intentions
✔ Power
one has at the moment of
acting.
✔ ✔ Models
✔ Cognitive component:
Formed by the set of
knowledge about oneself.
✔
 TYPES OF SELF-ESTEEM
HIGH MEDIUM
Low
SELF-ESTEEM Self-esteem
self-esteem

We refer to a
Also called positive It involves a certain perception of ourselves
self-esteem, it is the instability in the perception that prevents us from
of oneself. In some moments
desirable level for a the person feels capable and perceiving ourselves as
person to feel satisfied valuable, that perception can valuable, talented people
in life, to be aware of change to the opposite side, or simply having an
to feeling totally useless due objective judgment of
his or her worth and to various factors, but
capabilities. especially to the opinion of who we are.
others.
MENTAL HEALTH
 MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health is an integral and essential component of
health. The WHO Constitution states, "Health is a
state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person
realizes his or her capabilities and is able to cope with
the normal stresses of life, to work productively, and
to contribute to his or her community.
 Determinants of Mental Health

✔ Individual mental health is determined by multiple social, psychological and

biological factors. Persistent socioeconomic pressures are a well-known risk to
the mental health of individuals and communities. The most obvious evidence
relates to indicators of poverty, and in particular to low educational attainment.

✔ Poor mental health is also associated with rapid social change, stressful working
conditions, gender discrimination, social exclusion, unhealthy lifestyles, risks of
violence and poor physical health, and human rights violations.

✔ There are also specific personality and psychological factors that make a person
more vulnerable to mental disorders. Finally, mental disorders also have
biological causes, dependent, for example, on genetic factors or biochemical
imbalances in the brain.
 HOW TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

✔ Maintaining a positive attitude

✔ Finding a balance between positive and
negative emotions
✔ Practicing gratitude (be grateful)
✔ Take care of your physical health
✔ Being physically active
✔ Getting enough sleep
✔ Eating healthy
RISK AND PROTECTIVE
FACTORS
ASSOCIATED WITH
DRUG USE
 What are risk factors?

These are aspects of the environment or personality that make it

more likely (risk factors) that the person may develop a given
problem.

What are protective factors?

An individual attribute, situational condition, environment or context
that reduces the likelihood of problematic drug use.
The following table describes how risk and protective
factors affect people in five settings, in which
preventive interventions can be made
 

Environments Risk Factors Protective Factos

Individual Early aggressive behavior Selfcontrol

Family Lack of parental supervision Parent monitoring

Friends Substance abuse Peer communication

School Drug availability Anti-drug policies

Community
Poverty Strong neighborhood attachment
Thus, the individual, family, peer, school and community
environment must be considered when detecting these
factors and establishing prevention programs.

Risk factors can influence drug abuse in several ways.

The greater the risks to which one is exposed, the
greater the likelihood that a person will abuse drugs.
Similarly, certain protective factors, such as strong
parent-child bonding, may have a greater impact on risk
reduction during early childhood.

An important goal of prevention is to change the balance

between risk and protective factors, so that there are more
protective factors than risk situations.
 DRUG
PREVENTION
 DRUG USE PREVENTION

Drug use prevention is the "set of actions aimed at eliminating or modifying

risk factors and promoting protective factors against drug use or other
addictive behaviors, in order to prevent them from occurring, delay their
onset, or prevent them from becoming a problem for the person or their
social environment".

It is proven that the best way to combat addictions is precisely with

PREVENTION, and to prevent we have to be informed and prepared to
ACT.
 LIFE SKILLS

Having the ability to identify our emotions is important to

Identification of know ourselves better and to find the causes that trigger
emotions negative feelings in us. It is the first step to regulate our
emotions so that they do not affect us and lead us, among
other things, to the consumption of alcohol and other drugs.

It is important that you identify the causes that trigger

Emotional regulation negative emotions that lead you to make decisions that are
and stress management harmful to you, so that you can work on regulating your
emotions.
 Self-esteem can be defined according to the
following points:

Self Esteem 1. Having a good opinion of oneself.

2. To have confidence in our value as a
person.
3. Having a positive attitude.
4. To be satisfied with oneself.
5. To set realistic goals.
 Here are some questions that can help you make conscious
Decision making decisions: What do you want? What options do you have?
What is best for you? What do you choose? Is there
anything to correct?

It is important to keep in mind that when someone

proposes you to do something improper that harms your
health and goes against your values, such as consuming
Learning to reject alcohol or other drugs, you always have the right to refuse
the offer.
 1. A good family education.
2. The interrelation between the peer
group, family and school is
THESE ARE SOME fundamental.
FUNDAMENTAL 3. Encourage leisure and recreational
POINTS FOR THE activities.
PREVENTION OF 4. Informing about the conception of
ADOLESCENT different drugs influences their
consumption.
CONSUMPTION:
5. Contacting professionals in case of
suspicion or confirmation of drug use.
Life Project
A life project is a long- or medium-term personal plan that one plans to
follow over the years. It is designed to meet certain specific objectives or
goals and is based on personal tastes, values or skills.

The life project implies achieving an objective for which certain steps
must be followed to attain it.
 Objectives of a
Life Project
Define clear objectives and goals to make the right decisions.
Unveils and establishes what the person wants for his or her life.
Seeks the development of self-knowledge and self-management.
Provides tools to achieve personal goals.
Allows the discovery of personal tastes, values and abilities.
Aligns the individual's decisions with his or her true self.
Allows to visualize a future: How do I want to be? Where do I want to be? With
whom?
Focuses the individual's energy on what he/she wants to achieve.
 STEPS TO CREATE a Life Project

1 Analyze life expectancy.

2 Determine your values

3 Determine your needs

 Transform your needs and
4 values into action chains.

5 Transform your needs and

values into action chains.

Apply your life plan and

6 monitor it
 Thank you
The National Directorate of Social
Intervention of Honduras and the Sin Drogas
se Vive Mejor program would like to reiterate
our sincere appreciation for your
participation in the International Virtual
Training Course for Addiction Counselors.

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